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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.68, 644.72 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.68, 644.72 and 186.27 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.68 : 644.72 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.68/644.72 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.68x = 644.72 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.68x = 120,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,091.06/429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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